This cap was worn as a form of casual dress and was intended to accompany a luxurious silk robe, a banyan, resulting in a fashionable dishabille that allowed the wearer to relax at home in a state of worldly opulence. Not surprisingly, exotic elements like bizarre silk and tassels were common.

Object Number: 2007.30.1

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